Pet Insurance

Shouldn’t every member of your family have health insurance?

Overview

A jump off the couch or an unexpected illness can put a dent in your wallet, even when the patient is your pet. A torn ACL can cost about $3,300 to fix. Cancer treatments can easily run $5,0001. Even a routine vaccination costs an average of $270. So shouldn’t every member of your family have health insurance?

With pet insurance, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you can get help with some of your pet’s medical bills, including treatments, surgeries, lab fees, X-rays, prescriptions and more. Plus you can take advantage of:

FAQs

Nationwide pet insurance, formerly Veterinary Pet Insurance, was the first company to recognize the importance of pets as valuable family members and had similar care needs. That’s why it was the first company to introduce pet insurance, in 1982.

Thanks to your employer’s group rates, you’ll pay less for this coverage than you would for individual coverage you’d find on your own. Click “Get a Quote” and based on the information you provide, you can receive an immediate quote.

When you leave or retire from your current employer, you can continue your coverage without interruption, subject to applicable law and the policies' terms and conditions. Although payroll deduction will no longer be available, you can opt for other payment methods such as direct bank account deduction, credit card billing or home billing. Higher rates may apply.

With Nationwide, you have the freedom to use your choice of veterinarian (no pre-approval necessary) worldwide, including specialists and emergency providers.

Flexibility: Nationwide’s plans are licensed in all 50 states.

Savings: Receive discounts when enrolling multiple pets - up to 10%.

Extras: Through vetHelpline®, you receive live veterinarian guidance 24/7 about your pet’s health, from general questions to identifying urgent care needs. In addition, you enjoy discounts on pet products and services, a newsletter, online support and more.

That’s a pre-existing condition, which is any illness or injury your pet had before coverage started. While no pet insurer covers pre-existing conditions, the good news is that Nationwide doesn’t permanently exclude all such conditions. If you have medical records from your vet showing that your pet’s condition has been cured for at least six months, you may be able to get it covered.

vetHelpline® is a service for all our members. Live veterinarians are available 24/7 to answer general pet questions and help identify urgent care needs. A vetHelpline® consultation is not a substitute for a visit to your primary vet.

*Some exclusions may apply. See policy documents for a complete list of exclusions.